Bullying
19 / 01 / 2015
Unlike discrimination, there is no statutory definition of bullying. It is characterised by ACAS as ‘offensive, intimidating, malicious or insulting behaviour, an abuse or misuse of power through means intended to undermine, humiliate, denigrate or injure the recipient’. Bullying can include anything from verbal threats to being excluded or ignored. It can take place face-to-face but can also be written...
HR Trends for 2015
16 / 01 / 2015
The HR function is as integral to delivering business value and profit as IT, accounting, purchasing and sales. The most valued HR practitioners are tactical practitioners with strong operational roots whose ability to deliver consistent value through the organisation’s employees have earned their place at the core of the leadership team. Without ensuring you have great people with great skills...
Give Someone a Good Listening To
14 / 01 / 2015
Coach Clare Wildman doesn't believe that telling people what to do is always the right way, there is a time and a place for it for sure. To help people long term though........ the best help is for them to find their own answers, develop their own skills and confidence and watch them come alive. Recently I had a day...
Getting Back into The Swing of It
12 / 01 / 2015
The last quarter of 2014 was incredibly busy. It was interesting, fun even, but so busy it made out eyes water. Generally we get fairly quiet in the week or so before Christmas. Not last year. We were flat out to the moment we closed the office on Christmas Eve. I have never it so busy so close to Christmas....
Employment Tribunals – The Return of the Lay Member?
09 / 01 / 2015
We always say that when you’re writing to an employee, particularly about a disciplinary or dismissal matter, you shouldn’t send the letter until you’re satisfied you could defend it in a tribunal. For an unfair dismissal case, the tribunal will ask itself a number of things: Had the employer investigated the situation thoroughly and fairly? (Whether for conduct or capability)...